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M155 CAO

2006 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,289 mi
Last recorded107,289 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus SC43052,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 CAO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,289 miles

. corrosion on underside and suspension components .

Fail 8 Apr 2026 107,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

. corrosion on underside and suspension components .

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,420 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

light scratches to windscreen

rear subframe has corrosion

tps on

Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

light scratches to windscreen

rear subframe has corrosion

tps on

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear tyre worn very inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

TPS LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Nov 2022 104,913 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear tyre worn very inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPS LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil at the lower half of the casing? (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tps light on

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

passenger front shock absorber bouncy

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear mount area metal going black advise fully check (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear mount area metal going black advise fully check (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 89,949 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 82,929 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 76,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,436 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 67,429 miles

Horn not working does not work when the steering is in the straight ahead position (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 63,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,047 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,356 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,764 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,764 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,133 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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M155 CAO is a 2006 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 52,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M155 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M155 CAO is a 2006 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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